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Crash victims likely to be named today

Two killed in crash while fleeing police

Two men who died after their vehicle crashed into a tree in Te Puke this morning were fleeing from police.

Toddlers on drugs in Te Puke

Estate agent listed property incorrectly

Oh, snap! Man poses for photos after car set alight

Company fined for meatworks accident

'Hold still' - Man captures arson on cellphone

A man used his cellphone camera to take a photo of people at the scene of the alleged arson of a 4WD vehicle near Te Puke.

Man dies after car hits power pole

Man dies after crashing into pole

Bank teller set for TV stardom

A 23-year-old Westpac bank teller is leaving her job to compete in a kickboxing reality TV show in Thailand.

Man who died during turkey shoot named

Classroom stabbing blamed on bullying

A boy who stabbed his teacher four times with a knife had been bullied by other pupils, his family say.

School 'coping well' after stabbing - principal

The students of Te Puke High School are receiving ongoing support after one of their peers stabbed a maths teacher during class yesterday.

'School is supposed to be a safe sanctuary'

Principals say teachers need the power to search students as schools become increasingly violent.

Classroom horror: 'Blood was everywhere'

As blood dripped from stab wounds inflicted by one of his students, maths teacher Steve Hose yelled at the rest of his class to get out.

Reprieve for killer dogs angers owner of slain pet

<i>Unsung heroes</i>: Couple's community service adds up to more than 100 years

Power cut to nearly 4000 BOP homes